Pedantic Prose

Let me spell it out:

Stop

being

so 

pedantic!

Unrealistic Expectations

I expect

that I will meet some 

and fall short of others

and that 

my perceptions 

are not necessarily

the same

as everybody else

Shit Storm

Don't try to baffle me with bullshit

I've caught your scent

I know shit when I see it.

Attention Seeker

Clearly

you never

grew out of the desire

to always put your hand up

first

only to show

how smart

you think

you are

Pitch Perfect

What's your signature?

Do you come to a raging crescendo

or

keep time like a metronome?

Winky-Face

The next best thing

a temporary connection

in cyber space😉😉😉

Feeling Free

If it doesn't motivate

if it holds me back

if it controls me

if it makes me feel

small,

unworthy,

I feel

it is unnecessary

Heartfelt

I will take you for walks

so you can skip to the beat

I will feed you nourishing meals

so you pulse with good health

I will breathe deeply

so you can bathe in restorative oxygen

I will sleep well

so you can rest.

Autumnal Blues

The cold days 

embracing

as unpleasant as tight pants

unzip the dark clouds

breathe easily

as the sun spills out

Beat it!

Let your mind wander

while your body takes the load

go mental!

The Heart Trumps

Quiet but powerful

working reliably

in darkness 

meeting every demand

requiring little in return

making no promises

able to take 

your life

Safety Warning

Treat me carefully

I have a tendency to go off!

Bad Diet

You should change your diet

Maybe try 

sunshine and lollipops,

rainbows

or 

some canned laughter

Stagnant Air

Sort of like a fart,

it smells like shit

but has no substance...

Ill at Ease

Infecting the soul

Misery

 cousin of Torment

takes its stranglehold

Antibiotic for Happiness

a bitter pill to swallow

with choking, stifling

and pressure in the chest

Bathing in Apathy

Like a wet sponge

I feel wrung out

Rebound

Does the emotion 

or the physical incarnation

make an easier job of it?

Even a tennis ball

sometimes loses its bounce...

Soft-centred

No more inner-sense

I was a soft landing

for target practice

Now if you crack this egg

you will taste the sulfur

of my fiery heart

Dead Charming

Far from fantastic

it was necessary

for her survival

In her world

nothing was ridiculous

outside -

That's another story...

Dogged Determination

Despite being covered in fur

his face expresses truthfully

more than words ever could

about love.

Never Ending Story

At the beginning

we hungrily devour each page

consume the potential

chapter by chapter

As the end draws near

each page held so dear

Aggrieved about saying goodbye

to all the characters

Drive with Pride

I don't want

a car with a spoiler

or a loud exhaust

But I do want

to drive on colourful tyres

That would be mint!

Life Lines

Christchurch and Kaikoura

will not take for granted

everyday signs 

of life

Under Pressure

Head bowed

shoulders hunched

feet dragging

Forces

subject to gravity

of situations

Stretching Life

Boredom 

makes the face sink

smiles and laughter

are animating

Let the intensity of your stare

sparkle with life

Make your skin prickle

with delight

My Mum

If she wrote this

she would only write horrible things

and nobody else

would ever say

the bad words

she says

about herself

Repellent Thoughts

Why can't I swat you away

sucking on my thoughts

causing an itch 

where I can't scratch

Just Looking

Stare at something

beautiful, raw, inspiring

feel it in your soul

Captivating Plans

There is comfort in the reliable

and fear of the unknown.

Somewhere in between 

is a great place to reside.

Objects of Desire

Like all relationships

some can be healthy and some unhealthy

Memories stored in items

take us back in time

Like time machines

or a portal to long forgotten moments

Universal Language

Not just any word will do

they are plucked 

from a virtual lexicon

like catching the perfect star

with the first sweep of a net

To get the word 'write'

a writer must explore

the universe of their imagination

reach into space

and find signs of life

New Best Friend

This dream

did not become a reality

rather it remained

in the realm of fantasy

and we soon tire of those.

And there is no room

for strong enduring relationships

when self importance and selfish desire

obscure selflessness.

Cult of Personality

Strike One!

You win

Play your stupid games

on your own.

Over Exposed

We all know

that exposure to light

and fresh air

does wonders

for healing.

Fake it till you make (up)

She laid it on thick alright

carefully airbrushing 

a life of pure fantasy

To Infinity and Beyond...

Save me,

make my dreams come true,

become invisible, 

fly away...

One small step for Man,

one giant leap for Mankind...

Get it?

There's no need to explain...

How to win at life...

Do stuff that makes you feel amazing!

One Cowardly Owner

Someone held the stool

and he quivered as he tried to mount

a creature so mysterious and wild

He would need to brandish

strength he searched his depths to find

but came up short.

Accidental Damage

No amount of panel beating

can turn time back

and a shiny exterior

is merely a cover

for underlying damage